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Health Care Assistant, Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services HSE West and North West Job Specification, Terms and Conditions Job Title and Grade Health Care Assistant, Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services HSE West and North West (Grade Code: 6012) Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) €40,710 €41,772 €42,906 €43,993 €45,156 €46,353 €47,588 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Campaign Reference CHW46HCA25 Closing Date Wednesday, 18th June 2025 at 12 noon Proposed Interview Date (s) As soon as possible following the closing date Taking up Appointment A start date will be indicated at job offer stage Location of Post There are currently 2 Permanent Vacancies available within Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services. · Tullahill House, Tullahill, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62D767 · AAMHU, Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Galway A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for Health Care Assistant, Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Health Care Assistant, Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services may be filled. Informal Enquiries Sean Murray, A/ADON, Unit 9, Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway Contact No: 086 8380231 Email: sean.murray1@hse.ie James Begley, ADON, Adult Acute Mental Health Unit, Dept of Psychiatry, University Hospital, Galway Contact No: 087 4138554 Email: james.begley@hse.ie Details of Service The HSE provide a wide range of community and hospital based mental health services in Ireland and these services have been evolving as we continue to move from the hospital model to providing more care in communities and in clients' own homes. It is estimated that up to one in five of us will experience some mental health problems in our lifetime and in order to meet these needs, Mental Health Services are expanding and evolving. We are committed to providing progressive high standards of recovery based care to clients with a wide range of mental health issues which range from basic to complex, severe psychiatric care needs. Services include Adult, Older Adult, Psychiatry of Later Life, ID with a Mental Health Diagnosis. Mental Health Services actively encourage and support continual professional development as well as extensive access to rewarding career pathways. Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services Reporting Relationship When working in the Nursing area, the post holder will report to the Clinical Nurse Manager 2 or designated officer. The post holder will be Accountable to the Assistant Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing and the Area Director of Nursing. The role of the HCA is to support the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of qualified nursing personnel (Shannon et al., 2001). Key Working Relationships The Health Care Assistant will report to and work under supervision and direction of Nurse Management. Purpose of the Post To assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of Nursing or other Professional Staff. “Healthcare assistants provide assistance, support and direct personal care to patients and residents in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, aged care facilities, as well as community and domestic settings. They generally work in support, or under delegation, direction and supervision, of health professionals. They support multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of high-quality care.” - International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO). Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Health Care Assistant(Mental Health) will: · Work in accordance with the principles and values of recovery as described in the National Framework for Recovery for Irish Mental Health Services 2018-2020. · Ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the patient are respected. · Promote and recognise the patients’ social and cultural dimensions of care and the need for links with their local community. · Promote a positive health concept with patients and colleagues and contribute to health promotion and disease prevention initiatives of the Health Service Executive Duties appropriate to the Health Care Assistant, may vary depending on the care setting. The Health Care Assistant role involves: · The duties outlined hereunder · Any other duties that may be necessary in the context of specific ward situations. Core Responsibilities The Health Care Assistant will: · Carry out baseline clinical observations under delegation of the Nurse in charge; recording of blood pressure, taking of pulse, taking of temperature and urinalysis. Required training in Activities of Living Patient Care minor module must be completed. · Assist under the direction of the Registered Nurse in the provision of quality service by promoting and adopting the Health Service Executive’s philosophy of care, working in line with national and locally devised policies and regulations. · Demonstrate motivation and appreciate the importance of providing a quality service for patients and the public. · Respect patient / resident /client, their families and colleagues as individuals showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times. · Act as an advocate for patients. · Actively promote the participation of patients in their own care, and encourage as much independence as possible. · Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him / her during the course of his / her work. · Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. · Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace. Quality and Safety The Health Care Assistant will: · Support the implementation and evaluation of quality standards and improvement initiatives · Work within own role, adhering to current legislation, policies, procedures protocols and guidelines · Undertake assigned duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse in such a way as to ensure that care is of a high standard · Report all complaints in accordance with service policy · Ensure all actions support the enhancement of a person-centred service and a person-centred culture within the team · Co-operate with quality reviews /service evaluations and assists with the implementation of any necessary corrective action. Health & Safety including Maintaining a Safe Environment The Health Care Assistant will: · In accordance with Health and Safety at Work policy, observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work and to use any equipment provided in a safe and responsible manner. · Understand and adhere to all relevant HSE policies, guidelines, and procedures, comply with health and safety, infection control and risk management procedures, comply with statutory obligations. · Report any accidents, near misses, incident or potential incident to the person in charge which may compromise the health and safety of patient / resident /client’s, staff or visitors and take appropriate action including completion of near miss / incident forms. · Attend training courses as required. Only undertake any duty related to patient / resident /client care for which he / she is trained. · Maintain a strict code of personal and general hygiene in the workplace as per work schedules and existing policies and procedures. o Present to work wearing the agreed attire, footwear, and identification, having regard to the highest standard of attire and personal hygiene. This includes not having possession of personal mobile phones while delivering patient care. · Conduct his / herself in a manner that ensures safe patient / client care. Participates in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff by ensuring vigilance in identifying potential hazards and by taking the necessary steps to remove such hazards. These steps will include: o Report broken or unsafe items that need repair and take them out of circulation as required o Move, or assist in moving, equipment and/or furniture as necessary. o Attending to the hygiene (disinfecting and cleaning) of equipment such as I.V. stands, infusion pumps, hoists, beds, patient chairs, commodes or other ward equipment. o Be responsible for the appropriate storage and infection prevention of patient / resident /client equipment on the ward. o Assist in keeping all ward areas clean and tidy. o Assist in the disposal of clinical waste according to hospital policy. o Washing and making up beds and bed side chairs and table top when necessary. o Prepare ward and bed areas for the reception of new patients. o Returning trays and equipment to proper storage areas. o Attend to spillages when necessary as quickly as possible to prevent accidents. o Provide support to clients/service users in maintaining the living environment, preparation of meals and activities of daily living[1] o Be aware of fire risks, and minimise same where possible. Be aware of fire exits, keep free from obstructions, attend mandatory fire training and participate in fire drills. Maintain bed fire sheets on all beds as appropriate, and document monthly. o Escort/transport patients within or outside the hospital when necessary. o Provide support for patients who require enhanced care. o Assist patient / resident /client with mobility and reduce the risk for patient / resident /client who are disorientated when moving around the ward. o Assist visitors on the ward to prevent them falling or injuring themselves. o Assist with the safekeeping of patient’s personal property (collaborate with nursing staff in dealing with money, valuables and medication) and document as per hospital policy. Education & Training The Health Care Assistant will: · Attend induction and mandatory in-service education. · As directed, participate in the induction of new staff. · Participate in team based development, education, training and learning. · Participate in appraisal and the development of a personal development plan in conjunction with his / her line manager. Communication and Teamwork Effective communication is a core skill required by Health Care Assistants. These skills will be used to provide a caring service to the public in a courteous and effective manner. The Health Care Assistant will: · Operate in accordance with the values of the HSE. These values include integrity and openness, respect and support, caring and loyalty to the organisation (Dignity at work Policy). · Deal courteously with patients, their family, with visitors, other healthcare workers and with anyone whom they come in to contact in the course of their duties. · Demonstrate a range of listening skills appropriate to the context of patient, visitor and ward situations. Be perceptive in interpreting non-verbal communication. Communicate effectively with patients taking into account their differing levels of ability to understand and their condition. · Use a range of communication methods to exchange information with nursing staff. Direct all enquiries about a patient’s condition to a member of the nursing staff. This includes both telephone and verbal inquiries. Report to nursing staff any requests from patients or relatives and any complaints of pain and distress expressed by the patients. Complete records accurately. · Report to nursing staff any changes in the patient’s physical and emotional condition or behaviour using ISBAR or similar communication framework/communication tool as per local policy. Required training in the communication framework/communication tool must be completed. · Communicate effectively with all grades of staff and disciplines contributing to effective team working. Respect culture and diversity within the team. Strive to foster good working relationships within the team including handling conflict. Work effectively and co-operatively with colleagues in all disciplines. Develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships. · Participate and contribute to the team including handovers/meetings/care planning, as deemed appropriate by the Nurse in charge. · Participate in maintaining a physical environment that communicates peace, comfort and caring to patients and their families. The HCA has important obligations in relation to maintaining confidentiality. This applies to information accessed through interactions with patients and their relatives or through interactions with other staff. However, there is also an obligation to report to the Nurse, or other relevant authority any information that may indicate the potential of harm occurring to any person. Breathing Report any signs of distress or change in patients breathing pattern to the Nurse immediately. The Health Care Assistant will assist the Nurse in positioning the patient to assist breathing. The Health Care Assistant will: · Recognise signs of distressed breathing in patients and report these to the Nurse. Required training in Activities of Living Patient Care minor module must be completed. · Assist with positioning the patient to make breathing easier and more effective. · Locate and bring oxygen-supplying equipment to the bedside as directed by the Nurse. · Help patients conserve their oxygen supply and reduce their demands for oxygen by positioning personal items such as drinks, tissues and reading material within easy reach of the patient. · Maintain the ward area in a well ventilated condition, and in the condition perceived by the patient as being most comfortable. · Maintain a calming and relaxing atmosphere for the patient / resident /client. Eating and Drinking The Health Care Assistant has a significant contribution to make in helping patients meet their needs for food and drink. In the context of patient care and under the direction of the Nurse, The Health Care Assistant will: · Where necessary assist the patient in choosing from the menu and completing the menu card · Prepare the eating environment by removing any clutter prior to meals and making it as aesthetically pleasant as possible. (for example removing commodes, urinals and sputum containers) · Assist patient / resident /client at mealtimes and ensure patient / resident /client individual needs are met e.g. toilet assistance before and after meals if required and to wash their hands as appropriate · Assist with feeding or help the patient / resident /client to eat as directed by the Nurse. · Assist patients with cutting or arranging their food so it can be easily eaten. · Observe the amount of food and liquids consumed by patients who need special monitoring in this area and document appropriately. · Liaise with the patient and the Nurse to source alternative diet if offered meals are not eaten. · Make patients comfortable after their meals (for example repositioning them or offering opportunities to clean their teeth or dentures) · Encourage patients to drink plenty of fluids and making this possible by offering refreshing drink frequently. · Ensure all information is given to the Nurse in a timely manner. · In the absence of catering staff, assist with preparation and serving of meals, nutritional drinks and light snacks in limited circumstances i.e. out of hours or in emergency situations[2] Elimination The Health Care Assistant will assist with patient / resident /client elimination needs as appropriate. The Health Care Assistant will: · Supervise patients in the toilet and bathrooms when this is necessary and appropriate · Assist patients on bedpans or commodes or assist the Nurse in doing this · Attend to patients post elimination hygiene needs and promote good hand washing. · Assist the patient / resident /client with incontinence wear as required. · Measure and record volume of urine eliminated as directed by nursing staff. Required training in Activities of Living Patient Care minor module must be completed. · Empty urinals recording volumes as directed · Empty urine drainage bags and other drainage bags as required and measure volumes and record value as appropriate · Dispose of used sputum containers · Taking care of patients clothing which may become soiled · The Health Care Assistant will strictly adhere to the universal precautions identified in the infection control policy so as to prevent spread of infection when dealing with human waste products. Personal Cleansing and Dressing The Health Care Assistant contributes to patient comfort and maintenance of personal dignity by assisting them, when necessary with personal and intimate care and dressing activities. These may include; · Bed-bathing patients or assisting patients to shower where necessary. · Helping with or performing oral care · Shaving patients when necessary · Caring for patients hair and nails as needed · Helping patients to dress and groom. · Carry out assigned and delegated responsibilities involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the supervision of the Nurse i.e. to assist patients maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical, mental health and any other personal needs. Controlling Body Temperature The HealthCare Assistant will assist in maintaining patient comfort and body temperature within normal ranges in the following ways; · By offering extra blankets or removing them as requested by the patient or by the Nurse · Taking and recording patient / resident /client’s temperature, as directed by the Nurse and report accordingly. Required training must be completed · All changes in the patient’s temperature and subsequent interventions must be immediately reported to the Nurse to alert the possibility of deterioration in the patient’s medical condition. Required training in Activities of Living Patient Care minor module must be completed. Mobilising The Health Care Assistant will help patients to maintain or regain their independence by assisting them to mobilise in the following ways; · Assist patients with walking when it is appropriate · Position patients comfortably and in a manner that enables mobility either in bed or on a chair · Assist with repositioning the patient in bed and documenting same. · Assist patients with aids that enhance opportunities for mobility in consultation with the nursing staff · Participate in moving or handling patients as directed and according to hospital policy · Report all falls, or other untoward events, experienced by patients to the nursing staff. End of Life Care Addressing issues relating to death and dying constitutes an important part of the Health Care Assistant role. This may include; · Establishing a quiet, comfortable and dignified environment for the dying person and family members to share · Listening with respect and with empathy to relatives who may wish to chat · Providing comforting and refreshing drinks or snacks to relatives who may be spending long periods both day and night with their dying family member. · Providing comfort measures for the person as directed by the nursing staff. These may include frequent small sips of fluid, sponging off a warm forehead or adjusting pillows or bedclothes and assisting the team in the repositioning the patient. · Assisting with the preparation of the body for its removal to the mortuary · Organisation of the deceased person’s belongings for their return to the family. Collaboration in Other care /care area Activities The efficiency and effectiveness with which a care provider can meet the needs of its clients depends on how well all the staff work together as a team. The Health Care Assistant is a key member of the care team, and may be requested to undertake some activities that are indirectly related to patient care. They may include: · Checking care /care area stocks and listing those that need reordering · Restocking as required · Maintaining orderly storage of supplies The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience 1, Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Possess a relevant * Health Skills qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5. (see note* below) OR (ii) Possess a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). (see note* below) OR (iii) Be currently undertaking a relevant Health Skills QQI Level 5 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) with a commitment to complete the appropriate health skills QQI Level 5 qualification within 2 years of taking up post. OR (iv) Be currently employed as a Healthcare Assistant, Care Assistant, Attendant, Multi-Task Attendant or in a comparable role for at least 2 years and give an undertaking to acquire an appropriate Health Skills qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 programme on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) within 2 years of taking up post. AND (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the role. 2. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Character Each Candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. With regard to Criterion (i), the listing below is considered relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* qualifications. · QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support · QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies · QQI Level 5 Community Care · QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills · QQI Level 5 Community Health Services *(A full QQI/FETAC 5 Major award requires a minimum of 120 credits/8 Modules - Please note a Component Certificate will not suffice.) With regard to Criterion (ii), a relevant Healthcare qualification at not less than QQI Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is considered to be a qualification with applied patient care modules/placements typically but not limited to qualifications in Social Care Work, Nursing, Therapy Professionals etc. If your Health Skills Qualification or Healthcare Qualification does not include the module activities of daily living as a minor award this will have to be completed within a defined timeframe as specified by the service, upon taking up post. Post Specific Requirements Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in a healthcare setting e.g. hospital, residential, community, nursing home providing direct care to service user. Night duty and weekend shifts will form a part of the roster Clean manual driving licence required for the Community Post and desirable thereafter. Other requirements specific to the post Any additional requirements specific to the post will be notified at “expression of interest” stage and will be dependent on individual care setting needs. Skills, competencies and/or knowledge The Health Care Assistant demonstrates the following:- Professional Knowledge · Demonstrates evidence of experience working in a Health or Caring Service · Demonstrates awareness of person centred approach · Demonstrates awareness of role of the Nurse · Demonstrates knowledge of Health & Safety regulations · Demonstrates knowledge of Health Services and role of Health Care Assistant Planning & Organising · Demonstrates evidence of effective planning and organising skills · Demonstrates flexible approach to work · Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative · Demonstrates good organisational ability with practical competence Teamwork · Demonstrates ability to work as a member of team and make positive contributions to that team · Demonstrates an understanding of one’s own role and the roles of others within the team · Demonstrates respect for other team members · Demonstrates a willingness to participate in change initiatives · Understands the need to be flexible and actively adapt within ones’ own role. Service User/Customer Focus · Demonstrates ability to work in a patient/customer focused environment · Demonstrates evidence of ability to empathise with and treat patients, babies, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect. · Demonstrates an understanding of the diversity and cultural and ethnic needs of the service users. Communication & Interpersonal Skills Demonstrates effective communication skills both written and verbal Campaign Specific Selection Process Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process. Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in ‘bands’ depending on the service needs of the organisation. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer. Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success – we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives. Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential. The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated. The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition. For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/diversity/ Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process. The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/ . The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Health Care Assistant, Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services HSE West and North West Terms and Conditions of Employment Tenure There are currently 2 Permanent Vacancies available within Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services. · Tullahill House, Tullahill, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62D767 · AAMHU, Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Galway The post is pensionable. A panel may be created as a result of this campaign for Health Care Assistant, Galway Roscommon Mental Health Services from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration for the post of Health Care Assistant, Galway/Roscommon Mental Health Services may be filled. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Remuneration The salary scale for the post is (as at 01/03/2025) €40,710 €41,772 €42,906 €43,993 €45,156 €46,353 €47,588 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 39 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 39 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71. Protection of Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 The welfare and protection of children is the responsibility of all HSE staff. You must be aware of and understand your specific responsibilities under the Children First Act 2015, the Protections for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 in accordance with Section 2, Children First National Guidance and other relevant child safeguarding legislation and policies. Some staff have additional responsibilities such as Line Managers, Designated Officers and Mandated Persons. You should check if you are a Designated Officer and / or a Mandated Person and be familiar with the related roles and legal responsibilities. For further information, guidance and resources please visit: HSE Children First webpage . Infection Control Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety, health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility, so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS). Key responsibilities include: • Developing a SSSS for the department/service[3], as applicable, based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks, and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work. • Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business, providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned, organised, performed, maintained, and revised as appropriate, and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection. • Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters. • Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees, facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training, and ensuring records are maintained for each employee. • Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures[4]. • Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate. • Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through, respectively, local audit and performance achievement meetings for example. Note : Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS.. [1] This was agreed upon at the HCA Programme Oversight Group meeting (August 2023). In the absence of dedicated cleaning staff, be prepared to assist as necessary in cleaning of the service area, as identified by local management. This should include, where required, cleaning of equipment, bed making and dealing with linen etc. [2] This was agreed at the HCA Programme Oversight Group meeting(Jan 2023), based on the following three considerations: i. Compassionate Care ii. As appropriate to care model & settings. iii. Assist/shared responsibility of all staff involved in patient care [3] A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function, here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/safetywellbeing/about%20us/ 4 See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
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Position Description The Senior Training Officer - Plant Operations, will work as part of the GT Power Academy team and play a crucial role in plant operations training material design, maintenance, and delivery of power plant operations related training services to the Generation business. This role requires operational knowledge and experience of power plant systems and machinery to train our current and future plant operators. The role will involve delivering training that follows our externally accredited training program and conduct assessments on students for both theory, student on the job assignments and student practical demonstrations. The Senior Training Officer - Plant Operations will possess the capability and competence to deliver plant operations training in a formal classroom setting and on the field. This role will ensure the business has suitably trained operators developing the correct current and future capability required for operating our conventional thermal and combustion turbine assets. This position will work as part of the GT Power Academy team and work with other trainers, training providers and support functions. Key Responsibilities Salary €57,900 to €68,150 per annum CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Contractor Safety and Technical Development Lead, Overhead Lines
Position Description The Contractor Safety & Technical Development lead leads and promotes a safety culture amongst Overhead Lines (OHL) contractors so that safe behaviour becomes the norm and that the business unit target of zero lost time injuries is achieved. Ensuring capability and competence of contracting resources is a key component of the role. The Contractor Safety and Technical Development Lead will manage all assessment, and approval needs of all OHL framework contractors in an efficient manner and to the highest safety standards. The Contractor Safety Technical Development lead will provide safety and technical expertise support to the CPG Training and Approvals team Lead and is responsible for driving performance improvement throughout the OHL function. Key Responsibilities Salary €57,000 to €67,000 per annum CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Groom Army Equitation School (General Service)
The Defence Forces are now accepting applications from individuals interested in a unique and rewarding career as a Groom in the Army Equitation School. Successful applicants will complete military and specialist training, equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to serve as a Groom in this prestigious unit. The role involves the care, management and conditioning of horses used in national and international competition by Army riders. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and under the age of 39 years of age on the closing date for applications. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Re-Commissioning Officers
From time to time, the Department of Defence receives correspondence from former Permanent Defence Force (PDF) personnel who have left the service and now wish to re-join. The purpose of these terms and conditions is to establish a generic framework to be applied on the occasion where former Officers of the PDF, with particular skillsets that are not available in the PDF at that time can make an application to be re-commissioned in the PDF. Former Officers of the Permanent Defence Force, may make an application to the Minister for Defence to be re-commissioned in the PDF. The re-commissioning shall only be considered in circumstances where there is a requirement, identified by the Chief of Staff, arising in terms of a deficiency in personnel, military capability or expertise in the PDF that cannot be resolved in a sustainable or timely manner from within existing personnel resources within the relevant Service. Persons who: • have already retired from the public service on medical grounds, or • were otherwise compulsorily retired from the PDF, or • are in receipt of a disability pension/allowance from any source, or • already retired from the public service under a Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) or Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) or similar such scheme, which specifies they are not eligible to return to employment, • have a minimum potential service of less than three (3) years to serve to normal retiring age for the rank are not eligible to apply. See below for details of other re-commissioning requirements. As former Officers are no longer members of the PDF all applications for re-commissioning must be addressed to the Minister for Defence in the first instance. When notified by the Minister of any such application the Chief of Staff will make a recommendation to the Minister on the merits of the application. The Secretary General, Department of Defence, will also be required to provide a recommendation on each application. Decisions on recommending the re-commissioning of former officers rests solely with the Minister. Any such decision shall be made on the basis of his/her determination as to the contribution the individual can make to the maintenance and sustainability of essential Defence Forces capability. The Ministers decision in such cases shall be final. Where the Minister determines that a retired officer should be re-commissioned in the context of the above, the following provisions shall apply: • He/she shall be re-commissioned at the substantive rank at which they had retired. Starting pay on re-commissioning will be at the corresponding point on the pay scale that was applicable immediately prior to his/her retirement reflecting the current rates in operation for the rank. • The specific terms and conditions applicable under these arrangements, including rates of pay, allowances, occupational pension scheme terms and conditions, employee pension contributions, Social Insurance class, etc., will be determined on the basis of the applicant's public service employment history to date. • A short service commission of three years will, initially, be offered to successful applicants for re-commissioning. Applicants should note that the President may, subject to the provisions of the Defence Act, 1954, refuse to accept the resignation of a commission or refuse to grant permission for an Officer to voluntarily retire. • During the period of the short service commission, the individual shall not be eligible to apply for or to be considered for promotion to any higher rank but, without prejudice to the entitlement of others, shall have access to career courses (not including command and staff courses) and overseas deployment. Solely during the period of the short service commission, the position will not be included in the Defence Force Regulation CS4 establishment. Six months prior to the completion of the short service commission, and on foot of an application from the officer concerned, a commission without time limitation may be offered to the officer concerned, subject to the advice of the Secretary General and the Chief of Staff. In reaching his decision, the Minister may take into account any other relevant matters as he considers appropriate and reasonable in the case and his decision in such cases shall be final. • Where a commission without time limitation has been granted, such Officers will be assigned a post within the establishment. Previous service in respect of that Officer, but excluding the period of the short service commission, will thereafter be reckonable in respect of eligibility for future promotion competitions. Any former officer applying for re-commissioning under these arrangements, must satisfy the following requirements: i) meet the medical classification and grading as set out in the provisions of Defence Force Regulations A 12; ii) meet such educational, certification, and professional requirements for the relevant appointment to which they are to be re-commissioned; iii) pass such security clearance requirements as may be determined by the Chief of Staff from time to time. The following pension(s) will be immediately subject to abatement* in accordance with the relevant Defence Forces pension scheme rules and / or Section 52 of the Public • Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (the 2012 Act): ANNEX A PDF OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEME TERMS Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) may qualify for occupational pension and retirement gratuity (i.e. superannuation benefits) subject to certain terms and conditions. The main defined benefits under the PDF superannuation schemes are: • occupational pension, • retirement gratuity (lump sum) or death in service gratuity, and • spouses'/civil partner's and children's contributory pensions. On re-joining the PDF, a person's specific occupational pension terms will be determined in the context of their public service employment history to date e.g. ; whether they were employed elsewhere in the public service immediately before re-joining the PDF; or how long they have been out of public service employment. All persons joining the public service since 6 April 1995 are required to pay personal pension contributions (PPC) towards their superannuation benefits and PPC pay scales apply in their case. They are also insurable for full PRSI and, on that basis, their occupational pensions are integrated with the Social Insurance code. Integration means that their entitlement to the range of Social Insurance benefits is taken into account when calculating the amount of occupational pension payable. Under standard public service arrangements, integration of occupational pension with the Social Insurance system begins from the time the occupational pension starts payment. The occupational pension is reduced from the start by a Social Insurance (State Pension Contributory) offset, regardless of whether the person has reached State Pension age. Integration applies to occupational pension benefits and employee pension contributions, but not to retirement lump sum. The Pension Related Deduction under FEMPI provisions is payable regardless of date of joining the public service. The Public Service Pay and Pension Act 2017 provides for the conversion of the PRD into a permanent Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) from 1 January 2019. In general, all new entrants to the PDF and the public service who join on or after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme unless they: (i) have immediately preceding prior pensionable public service without a break of more than 26 weeks, or (ii) are returning under the same contract of employment. Full details of the Single Scheme are at http://singlepensionscheme.gov.ie/ For PDF members, the key provisions of membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • Retirement benefits are based on 'career average earnings' (not final salary). • The 'vesting period' for the Single Scheme is 24 months i.e., the minimum period that a person must pay into the scheme before becoming eligible for retirement benefits. • For PDF members of the Single Scheme, their compulsory retirement ages or (where applicable) upper service limits are as provided under DFRs pursuant to the Defence Acts 1954-2011. • A minimum pension age of 50 applies. This means that occupational pension and gratuity (lump sum) will not normally be payable immediately on retirement unless the person serves to age 50 with at least 2 years' pensionable service in the Single Scheme. Where leaving the PDF before age 50, benefits are preserved and generally payable in line with, and linked to, the social welfare State Pension age (currently 66 rising to age 67 from 2021 and 68 from 2028). • A 7.5% employee superannuation contribution applies to PDF personnel regardless of rank. • Occupational pension is subject to integration with the Social Insurance system. Where the applicant: (i) has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service appointment in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-appointment to the PDF, or (ii) immediately before 1 January 2013 has been and is currently on a career break or absent on special leave with/without pay from the Public Service, different pension scheme terms may apply. The specific (pre-2013) pension scheme terms and conditions will be determined, and offeredto such applicants, on a case-by-case basis in the context of their public service employment history with their prior public service employment history and the relevant pension rules (including the '40-year cap' — see below). The provisions of the Single Scheme are fundamentally different to, and completely distinct from, pre-2013 public service pension schemes (i.e. they are mutually exclusive). If a person already holds retirement benefits from previous public service employment under pre-2013 public service pension scheme(s), they cannot transfer (aggregate) or import those benefits to/with the Single Scheme and visa versa. Where an applicant already has an existingentitlement to pre-2013 public service retirement benefits, those retirement benefits remain to be administered under the provisions of those pre-2013 scheme(s). The aggregation of such previous pre-2013 pensionable service with any subsequent period of 'pre-2013' pensionable service following re-appointment to the PDF, is subject to the overriding '40-year cap' applicable under all pre-2013 public service pension schemes.. Declarations, pension-accrual, etc.: Under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, appointees will be required to declare: • any prior public service, or • any pre-existing entitlements to a Public Service retirement benefit (whether in payment or preserved), or • existing remuneration from any other Public Service employment, or • any such employment in which they received a payment-in-lieu of pension in respect of such service. In addition, the 2012 Act applies a 40-year limit on the total service that can be counted towards occupational pension where a person has been a member of more than one 'pre-2013' public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme). This may have implications for any person who has already acquired occupational pension rights in a previous Public Service employment and, on re-joining the PDF, does not become a member of the Single Scheme. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Re-Enlistment Permanent Defence Forces
These terms and conditions are to establish a generic framework to be applied on the occasion where former enlisted personnel of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF), with particular skillsets that are not available in the PDF at that time, make an application for re-enlistment in the PDF. The re-enlistment shall only be considered in circumstances where there is a requirement, identified by the Chief of Staff, arising in terms of a deficiency in personnel, military capability or expertise in the PDF that cannot be resolved in a sustainable or timely manner from within existing personnel resources within the relevant Service or Corps. The Chief of Staff will make a recommendation to the Minister on the merits of any application, in serving to address such a deficiency in the PDF. Approval for the re-enlistment of former PDF personnel rests solely with the Minister, on the advice of the Chief of Staff. The Ministers decision in such cases shall be final. Any former enlisted member of the PDF applying for re-enlistment under these arrangements, must satisfy the following requirements: i) meet the medical classification and grading as set out in the provisions of Defence Force Regulations A12; ii) meet such educational, certification, and professional requirements for the relevant appointment to which they are to be re-enlisted; iii) applicants with more than two years’ service should have a minimum military conduct rating of ‘good’ upon previous discharge from PDF, applicants with less than two years previous service may be considered for eligibility on the basis of possessing a conduct rating of not less than ‘fair’ on discharge. iv) pass such security clearance requirements as may be determined by the Chief of Staff from time to time. Persons who are not eligible to apply include those who: • have already retired from the public service on medical grounds, or • were otherwise compulsorily retired from the PDF, or • are in receipt of a disability pension/allowance from any source, or • have a minimum potential service of not less than 6 months to serve to normal retiring age for the rank (as set out in Defence Force Regulations A10). Where the Minister approves the re-enlistment of a former enlisted member of the PDF, the following shall apply: • He/she shall be re-enlisted at the substantive rank at which he/she had retired. • Starting pay on re-enlistment will be at the corresponding point on the pay scale that was applicable immediately prior to his/her retirement1. • He/she will be required to undertake an Induction Programme, to be determined by the Chief of Staff. • The specific terms and conditions applicable under these arrangements, including rates of pay, allowances, occupational pension scheme terms and conditions, employee pension contributions, Social Insurance class, etc., will be determined on the basis of the applicant’s public service employment history to date. • The individual will be re-enlisted for an initial period of up to three years’ service (but not less than six months). Decisions regarding the period of re-enlistment to be offered rests with the Minister. • During the three year period, the individual shall not be eligible to apply for or be considered for promotion to any higher rank but, without prejudice to the entitlement of others, may have access to career courses (with the exception of PNCO course) and overseas deployment (subject to selection criteria published from time to time and dependent on the duration of the enlistment). During this initial three year period of appointment, the individual will be posted to a temporary appointment. • Personnel who re-enlist under these terms and conditions will not be required to pay discharge by purchase rates if they leave of their own volition at any during their initial period of re-enlistment up to 3 years. They may, however, be subject to incur an additional specific undertaking for training provided during that period, should they undertake such training. • Two months prior to the completion of the period of enlistment and on foot of an application from the individual concerned, an extension to the period of enlistment may be offered to the individual concerned, subject to the recommendation of Chief of Staff to the Minister as to the suitability of the applicant for such appointment in terms of continuing to address a deficiency in military capability or expertise in the PDF and a suitable vacancy existing in the establishment. In reaching this decision, the Minister may take into account any other matters as he considers appropriate and reasonable in the case and his decision in such cases shall be final. • Where the individual receives the extension to the period of enlistment, and the aggregate period of re-enlistment exceeds three years, previous service in respect of that individual but excluding the aggregate period of three years served on re-enlistment will thereafter be reckonable in respect of eligibility for future promotion competitions. • The following pension(s) will be immediately subject to abatement* in accordance with the relevant Defence Forces pension scheme rules and / or Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (the 2012 Act) : any Defence Forces occupational pension that is currently in payment to the applicant, or that comes into payment to him/her during the period of reemployment, and any other civil or public service occupational pension already in payment to the applicant, or that comes into payment to him/her during the period of reemployment. *Reduction, suspension or otherwise as the case may be. Further information in relation to Permanent Defence Force occupational pensions is attached at Annex A. ANNEX A PDF OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEME TERMS Members of the Permanent Defence Force (PDF) may qualify for occupational pension and retirement gratuity (i.e. superannuation benefits) subject to certain terms and conditions. The main defined benefits under the PDF superannuation schemes are: • occupational pension, • retirement gratuity (lump sum) or death in service gratuity, and • spouses’/civil partner’s and children’s contributory pensions. On re-joining the PDF, a person’s specific occupational pension terms will be determined under the relevant legislation based on their public service employment history to date, e.g.; • whether they were employed in a pensionable job elsewhere in the public service immediately before re-joining the PDF; or • how long they have been out of public service pensionable employment since retiring from the PDF. Note: Payment of a retired member’s existing Defence Forces pension ceases immediately from the date of re-joining the PDF, for the duration of their reenlistment. Payment will resume on the date immediately following final retirement/discharge date (see FAQ). All persons joining the public service as (post-1/1/2013) new entrants are required to pay appropriate personal pension contributions (PPC) from salary towards their superannuation benefits. As a result, PPC higher pay scales/allowances apply to enlisted personnel joining (or re-joining) the PDF on or after 1 January 2013 as members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Enlisted personnel in the PDF are also insurable for full PRSI and, on that basis, their occupational pensions are integrated with the Social Insurance code. Integration means that entitlement to the range of Social Insurance benefits is taken into account when calculating the amount of occupational pension payable. Under standard public service arrangements, integration of occupational pension with the Social Insurance system begins from the time the occupational pension starts payment. The occupational pension is reduced from the start by a Social Insurance (State Pension Contributory) offset, regardless of whether the person has reached State Pension age. Integration applies to occupational pension benefits and employee pension contributions, but not to retirement lump sum. Modified integration arrangements apply to enlisted personnel under the pre-April 2004 Defence Forces pension schemes2.All public servants must also pay an Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) at appropriate rates. (The ASC replaced the ‘Pension-Related Deduction’ with effect from 1 January 2019). In general, all new entrants to the PDF and the public service who join on or after 1 January 2013 are required to be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. For practical purposes, the main exception is where on re-joining the public service on or after 1 January 2013, a person has worked in pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service employment in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-joining: they will resume membership of the relevant pre2013 pension scheme – see below. For PDF members, the key provisions of membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: • It is a Public Service defined benefit scheme, based on Career-Average Earnings. • Retirement benefits – pension and lump sum – are based primarily on % of pensionable earnings throughout a person’s public service career as a Single Pension Scheme member. • The ‘vesting period’ for the Single Scheme is 24 months i.e., the minimum period of time that a person must pay into the scheme before becoming eligible for retirement benefits. • For PDF members of the Single Scheme, their compulsory retirement ages or (where applicable) upper service limits are as provided under DFRs pursuant to the Defence Acts 1954-2015. • A minimum pension age of 50 applies. This means that occupational pension and gratuity (lump sum) will not normally be payable immediately on retirement/discharge unless the person serves to age 50 with at least 2 years’ pensionable service in the Single Scheme. • Where leaving the PDF before age 50 and have the vesting period, payment of retirement benefits is normally deferred to the social insurance Contributory State Pension (CSP) age.3 • PDF members pay a 7.5% employee contribution from salary towards their Single Scheme benefits, as well as an Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) Occupational pension (but not lump sum) is subject to integration with the Social Insurance system. Different pension scheme terms may apply, where the applicant for re-enlistment: (i) has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme) public service appointment/position in the 26 weeks immediately prior to re-enlistment to the PDF, or (ii) immediately before 1 January 2013 has been in pensionable employment in the Public Service and is currently on a career break or absent on special leave with/without pay. The specific (pre-2013) pension scheme terms and conditions will be determined, and offered to such applicants, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with their prior public service employment history and the relevant pension rules (including the ’40-year cap’ – see below). The provisions of the Single Scheme are fundamentally different to, and completely distinct from, pre-2013 public service pension schemes (i.e. they are mutually exclusive). If a person already holds retirement benefits from previous public service employment under pre-2013 public service pension scheme(s), they cannot transfer (aggregate) or import those benefits to/with the Single Scheme and vice versa. Where an applicant for re-enlistment already has an existing entitlement to pre-2013 public service retirement benefits, those retirement benefits remain to be administered under the provisions of those pre-2013 scheme(s). The aggregation of such previous pre-2013 pensionable service with any subsequent period of ‘pre-2013’ pensionable service following re-enlistment to the PDF, is subject to the overriding ’40-year cap’ applicable under all pre-2013 public service pension schemes. Declarations, pension-accrual, etc.: Under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, former PDF members who re-enlist will be required to declare: • any prior public service, or • any pre-existing entitlements to a Public Service retirement benefit (whether in payment or preserved), or • existing remuneration from any other Public Service employment, or • any such employment in which they received a payment-in-lieu of pension in respect of such service. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Reserve Defence Forces
The Reserve Defence Forces are now accepting applications for the Army Reserve and the Naval Service Reserve. We are looking for men and women from all backgrounds who enjoy working as part of a team. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not more than 39 years of age on date of enlistment. Former members of the PDF or RDF with a minimum of one (1) years' service, can apply to join the RDF up to the age of 45 years of age. (We cannot accept applications from persons under 18 years of age). CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
